I have a Mercedes Benz 1999 E 320 150k miles that I wrecked. Money is tight and I don't know how reliable it would be to buy the parts off eBay. Please help me I have more questions and I have pics

Asked by Adam Mar 29, 2014 at 01:33 AM
about the Mercedes-Benz 300-Class

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I smashed in the front left side and the rear left side. Definitely need a new truck rear bumper rear quarter panel front bumper trunk and front quarter panel. The engine runs completely fine there was no damage to that.

6 Answers

MB salvage yard that stock body parts. Or find a donor car. Painting to
match is quite expensive, if that is important to you. Also I would look
underneath for more damage than just the body panels, such as brake
lines and suspension components. Try to find someone local who can
help you out that does work on the side.

what a conundrum- with no insurance, that is a bad scene- that car
has considerable mileage and is not a desirable model, anyway- my
opinion is just to scrap it and start over- with another car- the time and
money is not worth it- or, to be frugal, buy another one like it, and keep
that one for parts-

I agree with jamn. You say money is tight, but
right is relative. If you're driving a Benz, I'll
assume you aren't eating ramen and getting
food stamps. I have a 450 SLC that was
bequeathed to me and the cost to maintain it
is astronomical, and that's just for routine
(routine routine being relative) I've been lucky
and haven't had to have any body work fine
our under body damage. In your situation, I
think I would junk it to the highest bidder and
get something new you don't have to worry
about. It might have to be less prestigious
set of wheels, but it will be cheaper in the
long run. I love Acura, the top of the line
Korean brands and Nissans. Good luck!

No matter how much you spend on repairs - it is still a 1999 car with 150k miles on it. And your post did not say - but sounds like it may not be drivable at this time. The thousands you will save on repairs will go a long way to a newer (and drivable) replacement. And as Tom pointed out - you are assuming you have identified all the needed repairs before removal of the parts.

How reliable are these cars? Am I likely to need major repairs in next 2 years?
I have buddy that knows Mercedes but not 4wd. His thing is older Mercedes
early 80s late 70s. Car seems like real barg...